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How does GPS lock work?

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yahoowizard

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Well, my GPS was working alright, but I just need to know what I need for a lock. Recently, I checked, and it wasn't locking on, so I turned on the GPS Test application. I was connected to 9-10 satellites, each with the number 30 next to it, yet I wasn't locking in for some reason. I just don't get what I need in order to get the actual "lock" so that it works properly.
 
yahoowizard said:
Well, my GPS was working alright, but I just need to know what I need for a lock. Recently, I checked, and it wasn't locking on, so I turned on the GPS Test application. I was connected to 9-10 satellites, each with the number 30 next to it, yet I wasn't locking in for some reason. I just don't get what I need in order to get the actual "lock" so that it works properly.
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This is a bug. The upcoming software update is supposed to fix this issue.
 
Oh, kk, I thought people weren't even seeing any satellites. As for how much I'm connecting to them, I guess that's what the number on the side is for, since none really ever go above 40, so that mightttt be an issue too.
 
yahoowizard said:
Oh, kk, I thought people weren't even seeing any satellites. As for how much I'm connecting to them, I guess that's what the number on the side is for, since none really ever go above 40, so that mightttt be an issue too.
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As far as I know, a signal to noise ratio of 10 or greater is sufficient. 30 - 40 should work well.
 
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